1973 MUSTANG MACH 1... OR AM I LOOKING AT SOMETHING ELSE? SPECIFICATIONS PLEASE.
07-04-2009, 11:52 PM
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1973 MUSTANG MACH 1... OR AM I LOOKING AT SOMETHING ELSE? SPECIFICATIONS PLEASE.
I'm looking at a 1973 Mustang Mach 1... I think. Looking at the body from a slight distance it looks like a mach 1, but I wanna know if it's a mach 1 or a painted up 1973 fastback. I'm not very knowledgable on these year mustangs. Was there even a such thing as a 1973 mustang fastback that was not a mach 1? I would like someone to tell me if it is truly a mach 1 based on the following information.
what it has....
1. It has a 351C with a 2 barrel carb.
2. It has black stripes on the sides.
3. It has ram-air induciton 2-tone hood. (red w/ black)
4. Original Mag Wheels
5. Automatic transmission
6. Competition Suspension
7. Original window sticker... ?
8. Racing mirrors
9. Console Guages
10. black vinyl interior
what it doesn't have....
1. Rear spoiler.
2. "Mach 1" painted on stripe just behind the door.
The car I am looking at is very sharp looking and is only priced at $6,000. Am I really looking at a Mach 1? What would a 1973 Mustang Mach 1 have rolled off the assembly line with stock?
what it has....
1. It has a 351C with a 2 barrel carb.
2. It has black stripes on the sides.
3. It has ram-air induciton 2-tone hood. (red w/ black)
4. Original Mag Wheels
5. Automatic transmission
6. Competition Suspension
7. Original window sticker... ?
8. Racing mirrors
9. Console Guages
10. black vinyl interior
what it doesn't have....
1. Rear spoiler.
2. "Mach 1" painted on stripe just behind the door.
The car I am looking at is very sharp looking and is only priced at $6,000. Am I really looking at a Mach 1? What would a 1973 Mustang Mach 1 have rolled off the assembly line with stock?
Last edited by dbgrigsby93; 07-04-2009 at 11:55 PM.
07-05-2009, 01:19 AM
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Get the vin and decode it here http://www.mustangdecoder.com/ its real easy to add everything to make it look like a mach1 the vin will tell the truth.Yes they make a standard sportroof that was the base model car the mach1 was the top trim.
07-05-2009, 12:00 PM
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vin 3f05h206718 door tag is the same no sticker on door is 63r body 2b color trim aa trans x axle 2 dso 47
That's the VIN information on the car. I copied it from the e-mail the guy sent me. I don't know what to make of it. I'm trying to decode it myself using a website but if someone else can help me then please do.
That's the VIN information on the car. I copied it from the e-mail the guy sent me. I don't know what to make of it. I'm trying to decode it myself using a website but if someone else can help me then please do.
07-05-2009, 12:11 PM
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From the VIN and sticker info, it is...
Year : 1973
Plant : Dearborn, MI
Body Series : SportsRoof, Mach 1
Engine : 351 2v V8
Unit : 206718
MISC INFO
Body : SportsRoof, Mach 1
Color : Bright Red
Trim : Black All Vinyl, Standard Interior
DSO : Cincinnati
Axle : 2.75:1, Conventional
Trans : FMX Automatic
Year : 1973
Plant : Dearborn, MI
Body Series : SportsRoof, Mach 1
Engine : 351 2v V8
Unit : 206718
MISC INFO
Body : SportsRoof, Mach 1
Color : Bright Red
Trim : Black All Vinyl, Standard Interior
DSO : Cincinnati
Axle : 2.75:1, Conventional
Trans : FMX Automatic
07-05-2009, 06:29 PM
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1. It has a 351C with a 2 barrel carb.
This is optional- 302 2V was standard
2. It has black stripes on the sides.
OK, see the photo.
3. It has ram-air induciton 2-tone hood. (red w/ black)
Optional, even on mach1. Functional ram air was an additional option, available only on the 351 2V.
4. Original Mag Wheels
Optional. See photo.
5. Automatic transmission
Optional.
6. Competition Suspension
Standard on mach1.
7. Original window sticker... ?
Luck.
8. Racing mirrors
Standard on mach1
9. Console Guages
If you mean triple gauges, above radio with speedo/clock or speedo tach in main cluster, optional.
10. black vinyl interior
Standard in mach1. The mach1 interior was optional.
what it doesn't have....
1. Rear spoiler.
Optional, and pretty rare, despite what you see at car shows.
2. "Mach 1" painted on stripe just behind the door.
The stripe was tape, not paint, and would be peeled off when the car was repainted. New stripes are available.
The car I am looking at is very sharp looking and is only priced at $6,000. Am I really looking at a Mach 1? What would a 1973 Mustang Mach 1 have rolled off the assembly line with stock?
The 1973 mach1 included special mach1 grille, 302 2V V8 engine, competition suspension (HD front sway bar, springs, and shocks. If PS was ordered, the gearbox was a unique mach1 variable ratio unit), 14x7 wheels with flat center discs and trim rings, "racing" mirrors, and special "mach1" side and rear stripes.
This is optional- 302 2V was standard
2. It has black stripes on the sides.
OK, see the photo.
3. It has ram-air induciton 2-tone hood. (red w/ black)
Optional, even on mach1. Functional ram air was an additional option, available only on the 351 2V.
4. Original Mag Wheels
Optional. See photo.
5. Automatic transmission
Optional.
6. Competition Suspension
Standard on mach1.
7. Original window sticker... ?
Luck.
8. Racing mirrors
Standard on mach1
9. Console Guages
If you mean triple gauges, above radio with speedo/clock or speedo tach in main cluster, optional.
10. black vinyl interior
Standard in mach1. The mach1 interior was optional.
what it doesn't have....
1. Rear spoiler.
Optional, and pretty rare, despite what you see at car shows.
2. "Mach 1" painted on stripe just behind the door.
The stripe was tape, not paint, and would be peeled off when the car was repainted. New stripes are available.
The car I am looking at is very sharp looking and is only priced at $6,000. Am I really looking at a Mach 1? What would a 1973 Mustang Mach 1 have rolled off the assembly line with stock?
The 1973 mach1 included special mach1 grille, 302 2V V8 engine, competition suspension (HD front sway bar, springs, and shocks. If PS was ordered, the gearbox was a unique mach1 variable ratio unit), 14x7 wheels with flat center discs and trim rings, "racing" mirrors, and special "mach1" side and rear stripes.
Last edited by 2+2GT; 07-05-2009 at 06:33 PM.
07-06-2009, 12:37 AM
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It is a real mach1 now the price depends a lot on what shape the car is in.Is it a true ram air car tho they sold a lot with the nasa hood but they blocked off the scoops.The 3 center gauges are about normal for a mach1 or boss.The rear spoiler a lot of the cars came with them the front was only on a boss but dealerships put them on a lot of cars.Only really rear things to the 71-73 is half vinyl top on a sportroof or power windows.